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Michelle Burleigh

@michelleburleigh.bsky.social
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Co-Chair, Canadian Immunocompromised Advocacy Network (CIAN) | Co-Chair, Cancer Action Now Alliance |Founder, Immunocompromised People Are Not Expendable (IPANE) | Relationship Management Expert | Author | Speaker

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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
"Coronavirus found in samples from 96% of flights" Article published: 01 Oct 2023 "If you believe it's now safe to fly without a protective mask, you might want to think again. New research shows the COVID-19 virus has been found on nearly every flight tested." Source: archive.li/1S0tH
Screenshot of an AirSpot article titled “Coronavirus found in samples from 96% of flights.” The image shows a crowded airplane cabin with passengers seated close together, viewed from the back of the plane. The article header includes the AirSpot logo with green, yellow, and red bars and the tagline “Discover Healthy Air.” The byline below notes the article was published on October 1, 2023, with a 2-minute read time.
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Michelle Burleigh @michelleburleigh.bsky.social · 25/10/2025
Favorite quote from Health eMatters in Toronto this weekend, “Advocacy is not about radicalism, it’s about rationalism.” #healthematters
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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
By Keith @keetmuise Media saying avoiding Covid is “health anxiety” is like saying… Seatbelt = Crash Anxiety Life Jacket = Drowning Anxiety Helmet = Brain Injury Anxiety Winter Boots = Frostbite Anxiety Keep it going in the comments Source: x.com/keetmuise/st...
Keith @keetmuise 

Media saying avoiding Covid is “health anxiety” is like saying… 

Seatbelt = Crash Anxiety 
Life Jacket = Drowning Anxiety 
Helmet = Brain Injury Anxiety 
Winter Boots = Frostbite Anxiety 

Keep it going in the comments

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Michelle Burleigh @michelleburleigh.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
Here’s a weird long-term side effect of cancer treatment for a Thursday; every time I get a cold, my metal allergy worsens and I can’t wear fun earrings until after I’m better. 🙄 Does that sound like a healthy, fully functional immune system to you? #immunocompromised
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Michelle Burleigh @michelleburleigh.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
CIAN and IPANE fully support the Z94.4 CSA respirator use standards update because protecting HCPs and patients by implementing science backed tools and processes just makes sense. Press Release: www.globenewswire.com/news-release... Signatories: www.aerosoltransmissioncoalition.ca/_files/ugd/c...
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Protecting healthcare workers protects us all:
Canadian coalition gets overwhelming support backing stronger protections for healthcare workers in updated CSA respirator standard...
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Crawford Kilian @crof.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/national/vac...
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Vaccination rates among children in Maritimes are too low to stop spread of measles
FREDERICTON - At least three out of the four Atlantic provinces have released data revealing their measles vaccination rates in children are below the 95 per cent threshold recommended by
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Michelle Burleigh @michelleburleigh.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
Can we please stop saying that patients failed treatment? The last thing someone needs to hear when they’ve been put through absolute hell is that they failed. We have something like half a million worlds in the English language. I’m sure we can be more creative than ‘failed’. #patientengagement
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Michelle Burleigh @michelleburleigh.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
Recently partnered with Roche to share my thoughts about #patientengagement and how #advocates can get started. Great things can happen when the system invites patients to be co-creators of healthcare. And quite frankly, we need it urgently. www.linkedin.com/pulse/from-d...
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From Diagnosis to Advocacy: Transforming the Healthcare System with Patient Engagement
Roche Canada has partnered with patient advocates to author a series of articles to amplify their unique stories, experiences, and advice. These narratives, representing their views, aim to inspire an...
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Michelle Burleigh @michelleburleigh.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
CIAN proudly endorsed the Joint Mandate Letter organized by Resilient Healthcare Coalition calling on 🇨🇦’s Ministers of Health & Industry to work together to strengthen life sciences leadership, expand access to innovative care, improve health data use across 🇨🇦 Read it here bit.ly/3HvQiUt
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Marit Stiles @maritstilesndp.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
#BREAKING: The Ontario NDP Caucus is filibustering in committee right now, fighting to stop Doug Ford’s Bill 5 power grab. We’re using every tool we’ve got — amendment by amendment, speaker by speaker — to fight this power grab and hold Ford to account. Watch live: www.ola.org/en/legislati...
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Michelle Burleigh @michelleburleigh.bsky.social · 25/05/2025
Excited to be flying to St.John’s, NFLD for CIHR III IAB and CAC meetings! I’ve noticed a sort of repatriation of the 🇨🇦 flag & 🍁 recently after the hate fueled fiasco years ago that hijacked the pride of 🇨🇦. Thx to the 48th for reunifying us in a common mission of love, patriotism and sovereignty.
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Carl T. Bergstrom @carlbergstrom.com · 22/05/2025
This is absolutely terrible news. With the shifting regulatory climate (i.e., antivax ratfuckery), Moderna has withdrawn their application for their eagerly anticipated COVID-flu combo vaccine. This vaccine offered better protection than getting each shot separately. h/t @merz.bsky.social
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Moderna withdraws application for COVID-flu combination vaccine
Moderna said on Wednesday it has withdrawn an application seeking approval for its flu and COVID combination vaccine candidate after discussions with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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Michelle Burleigh @michelleburleigh.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
The Canadian Immunocompromised Advocacy Network is assembling its inaugural Patient Advisory Committee. Nominations are being accepted until May 30th. Submit here 👉 immunocompromised.ca/take-action Join us in our mission to improve the quality of life for immunocompromised people across Canada.
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Michelle Burleigh @michelleburleigh.bsky.social · 18/05/2025
Nothing about this is shocking to anyone who doesn’t have a big fat lease on an otherwise empty building, is a control freak or sucks at hiring good employees.
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Michelle Burleigh @michelleburleigh.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
I'm honoured to present at the Cdn Assoc. for Immunization Research, Evaluation, and Education meeting in Toronto tomorrow. It tells me we aren't alone in our mission to improve access to #immunizations for #immunocompromised Cdns. We are feeling hope for the future of IC people living in 🇨🇦
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Crawford Kilian @crof.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/edit...
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Globe editorial: The return of the measles is an outbreak of failure
Vaccination rates have been falling for years, but Ontario and Alberta are only reacting now that it’s too late
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Michelle Burleigh @michelleburleigh.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
I’ve heard some people say they think Carney “rolled over” in the White House yesterday. What I saw was a leader who said what he had to say without stuttering and let a lunatic make himself look like a fool in his own house. Looked like professionalism, tact and resolve to me. What about you?
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Michelle Burleigh @michelleburleigh.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
This is an important post outlining what is happening with provincial healthcare spending, practical solutions AND low effort calls to action to do something about it at an individual level. If you’re not happy with healthcare, here’s your chance to do something about it. #healthcareadvocacy
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Michelle Burleigh @michelleburleigh.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Ever wonder why so many people get sick on or after vacation. Well, this is why. 🤢
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Michelle Burleigh @michelleburleigh.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
I feel like us airport mask wearing people need to have a special wave, like the motorcycle folks do. A sign of solidarity. So, what are we doing? Low wave or high wave? Peace?
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Michelle Burleigh @michelleburleigh.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
Today is election day in 🇨🇦 While tariffs, Canada-U.S. relations & cost of living have dominated, we need to ensure that healthcare is a priority. As the Co-Chair of Cancer Action Now, I ask you to please vote today & join us in advocating for improved cancer care in Canada. #DyingToBeAPriority
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Michelle Burleigh @michelleburleigh.bsky.social · 27/04/2025
If you're interested in understanding the implications of the federal election on healthcare, I recommend watching this replay by @saveyourskinfdn.bsky.social and @gisociety.bsky.social youtu.be/7ZPKoCX3CwU?...
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Webinar: Prioritizing Healthcare in the 2025 Federal Election
YouTube video by saveyourskinfdn
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Michelle Burleigh @michelleburleigh.bsky.social · 27/04/2025
American gates at YYZ looking pretty empty 🤭 Wouldn’t have believed it until I saw it for myself and here we are!
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DGBassani @dgbassani.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
Ontario measles cases hit 1,000 and doctors on the front lines reveal what they're seeing. ‘How can this be?’ It’s easy. Low immunization rates + highly infectious pathogen + no clean air = outbreak.
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Ontario measles cases hit 1,000 and doctors on the front lines reveal what they're seeing. ‘How can this be?’ — Toronto Star
In the current outbreak MDs are seeing many toddlers and very young children who needed oxygen to help with their breathing.
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Michelle Burleigh @michelleburleigh.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Dear Cancer Advocates, Registration is now open for the 5th Annual Health eMatters conference. Apply here to attend this truly special conference. healthematters.ca #canceradvocate #patientadvocate
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Michelle Burleigh @michelleburleigh.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
Did you know that some women get diagnosed with cancer WHILE PREGNANT? If abortion is limited or outlawed, be assured, those fetuses will die and so will the women carrying them. #stopthemadness
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Michelle Burleigh @michelleburleigh.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
If you aren’t afraid as a child bearing person in the US, you should be. #handmaidstale
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Emily Galvin-Almanza @galvinalmanza.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
Good job team America www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
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Michelle Burleigh @michelleburleigh.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
Thank you, Canada, for making it so damn easy to exercise our right to vote. 🇨🇦❤️ Praying that our country will be spared of the maniacal tyranny happening south of the border.
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Will Stancil @whstancil.bsky.social · 12/04/2025
Crony capitalism. Be friends with the president and your company gets special favors. You support him, he supports you.
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Michelle Burleigh @michelleburleigh.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
I had the pleasure of speaking with Roche employees about patient engagement today. I was thrilled at their inquisitive questions that told me they were truly interested in the role of #patientpartners. #engageateverystage because we truly are #bettertogether.
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Michelle Burleigh @michelleburleigh.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
I’m excited to be attending the Health eMatters IMPACT Phase 0 workshop over the next two days. Learn more about the work that’s already been done and the magic that’s about to happen! healthematters.ca/wp-content/u... #healthcareadvocate
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Michelle Burleigh @michelleburleigh.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
Excited to share I’ve joined the HealthPartners’ Health Advisory Network! This new community will collect insights from people with lived experience to help shape the future of healthcare in Canada. Want to learn more? healthpartners.ca/network/ #HealthAdvisoryNetwork #YourVoiceYourHealth
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Michelle Burleigh @michelleburleigh.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
Today, on National Day of Observance for COVID-19, we honour those who lost their lives and continue to struggle due to the virus. Today serves as a reminder that continued progress in healthcare must go on. To join us, visit immunocompromised.ca/take-action/ 🇨🇦💪 #nationaldayofobservanceforcovid19
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Rachael @rrhd.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
Please fellow pro vaccine advocates, I beg of you. Turn down the temperature. When people change their mind about vaccination welcome and support them without judgement. The goal is to vaccinate children and improve herd immunity for all of us, not to troll people.
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Michelle Burleigh @michelleburleigh.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
Friendly reminder to all my new Bluesky friends of this awesome Health Advocate & Caregiver starter pack. There are some kick butt advocates here working on a variety of health related issues. go.bsky.app/BtGU2Gb Drop me a note if you’d like to be added.
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Michelle Burleigh @michelleburleigh.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
My Co-Chair of the Cancer Action Now Alliance, Christina Sit of LLSC, and Patil Mksyartinian from Colorectal Cancer Canada share that Canadians should not be dying to be a priority and call for policymakers to make cancer a political priority. Take a read and help us amplify our important message.
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Michelle Burleigh @michelleburleigh.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
#Education is key to change. In 2025, #CIAN is focused on raising awareness about the unique challenges faced by IC Canadians. With your support, we can shine a light on these issues and work towards lasting solutions. Join the convo: immunocompromised.ca #HealthEquity #Immunocompromised 🇨🇦💪
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Michelle Burleigh @michelleburleigh.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
I’ve never been happier to be Canadian than today.
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Michelle Burleigh @michelleburleigh.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
Hi Bluesky Friends, Looking to connect with the Cdn HIV community. Can you spam me with your favorite Canadian HIV patient organizations, please?
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General Bloop @wendypants11.bsky.social · 04/01/2025
I 100% agree.
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Michelle Burleigh @michelleburleigh.bsky.social · 15/12/2024
Things you can do to protect yourself this holiday season: ✅ Wear a mask when it makes sense ✅ Get vaxxed to the max ✅ Consider an anti-bacterial nasal spray ✅ Keep high touch areas clean ✅ Use sanitizer ✅ Take a CO2 monitor with you so you can decide when it’s time to go ✅ Bring an air purifier
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Becky Ancira Robertson @ancirabecky.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
Novavax Initiates Phase 3 Trial for COVID-19-Influenza Combination and Stand-Alone Influenza finance.yahoo.com/news/novavax...
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Novavax Initiates Phase 3 Trial for COVID-19-Influenza Combination and Stand-Alone Influenza
Novavax, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVAX), a global company advancing protein-based vaccines with its Matrix-M™ adjuvant, today announced that the first participants have been dosed in its COVID-19-Influenza Combi...
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Michelle Burleigh @michelleburleigh.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
Compared to short flights without enforced masking, long flights with no strict masking had a 25.93-fold increase in COVID-19 incidence rates. Long flights where masking was enforced reported no transmission of SARS-CoV-2, indicating that masking could significantly lower aircraft-acquired COVID-19.
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Kathleen O'Grady 🇨🇦 @kathleenogradyca.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
Great news #cdnpoli #CanadaSky #disability #GivingTuesday www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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$30M donation to disability organizations a first of its kind, advocates say | CBC News
The Slaight Family Foundation has announced a $30 million donation to 11 disability organizations working across the country. Advocates call the gift historic, as it marks the largest single donation in disability initiatives in Canada.
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Michelle Burleigh @michelleburleigh.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
One of CIAN's 2024 priorities was to produce a comprehensive definition of ‘immunocompromised’, as an environmental scan revealed insufficient and inconsistent definitions across Canada. With the support of the Clinical Immunology Network-Canada, we did just that. #immunocompromised #CIAN 🇨🇦💪
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Michelle Burleigh @michelleburleigh.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
If you’ve seen @moriartylab.bsky.social forecast you know it’s a shitshow out there. I recently read a publication on the efficacy of nasal sprays and it’s quite impressive. I use Enovid for prevention and so far, 4 conferences later, I’m still a-ok. Take a read. www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
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Nasal sprays and behavioural interventions compared with usual care for acute respiratory illness in primary care: a randomised, controlled, open-label, parallel-group trial
Advice to use either nasal spray reduced illness duration and both sprays and the behavioural website reduced antibiotic use. Future research should aim to address the impact of the widespread impleme...
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Michelle Burleigh @michelleburleigh.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
Happy Monday! Shamelessly blocking and reporting scam accounts is a favorite new addition to my Monday morning routine. Great way to start the week fresh!
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Michelle Burleigh @michelleburleigh.bsky.social · 30/11/2024
I found this beautiful soul at the Cdn CML conf who is NOT immunocompromised but masks anyways to protect others. This is what #love and #allyship looks like. Thank you ❤️
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